At the end of a jam packed Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week, Portsmouth Guildhall buzzed with anticipation as businesses, large and small, came together to celebrate at the News Business Excellence Awards. Now in its 22nd year, the businesses scooping up multiple awards were Quattro Foods, CTS Europe and Positive Eats. The award for Outstanding Contribution to Business went to Stef Nienaltowski, former CEO of Shaping Portsmouth. The News Business Excellence Awards shine a light on local business achievements.
Mark Waldron Publishing Editor at The News said:
” Our awards bring the curtain down on what has been another incredible Portsmouth and South Coast Business Week. What an incredible network we have across our region to support businesses, help them grow and thrive and to just be there to support one another.”
The event was supported by Portsmouth City Council, Guildhall Trust, PETA, HSDC, University of Portsmouth and Flamingo Boss.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Portsmouth City Council: Positive Eats
Employer of the Year: Quattro Foods
Medium Business of the Year: Midnight Masquerade Catering
Large Business of the Year: Landsec
Global Business of the Year: CTS Europe
Manufacturing/ Engineering Business of the Year Sponsored by HSDC: CTS Europe
Community Business of the Year: Horizon Leisure
Retailer of the Year: Creatiques Bridal Boutique
Apprentice/Trainee of the Year: Katelyn Simpson
Sustainable Business of the Year: Quattro Foods
Entrepreneur of the Year: Lynsay Crellin and Laurence Groves (Positive Eats)
Visitor Attraction/ Event of the Year Sponsored by Wightlink: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Cultural or Leisure Business of the Year: Victorious Festival
Start-up Business of the Year: Southsea Play Cafe
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Thomas Lock
Overall Business of the Year Judges sponsored by Solent Partners: Quattro Foods
Outstanding Contribution to Business: Stef Nienaltowski